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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program -

Entrepreneur Category

Document Checklist

Effective January 17, 2017

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Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Document Checklist: All Forms must be Copies Unless Otherwise Stated ................................... 5

Tab 1 – Principal Applicant Information .................................................................................... 5 Tab 2 – Spouse / Common-Law Partner Information ................................................................. 6

Tab 3 – Dependent Information .................................................................................................. 7 Tab 4 – Translator Affidavit ....................................................................................................... 8 Tab 5 – Employment Narrative................................................................................................... 8 Tab 6 – Employment and Accumulation Documents ................................................................. 8 Tab 7 – Net Worth Documentation ............................................................................................. 9

Appendix A: China Specific Document Checklist ....................................................................... 13 Appendix B: Korea Specific Document Checklist ....................................................................... 15

Appendix C: Pakistan Specific Document Checklist.................................................................... 16 Appendix D: Iran Specific Document Checklist .......................................................................... 17 Appendix E: Vietnam Specific Document Checklist.................................................................... 18 Appendix F: Bangladesh Specific Document Checklist ............................................................... 19

Appendix G: India Specific Document Checklist ......................................................................... 20 Appendix H: Tips and Guidelines................................................................................................. 21

Once an application is complete and the Principal Applicant has ensured that all

required information and documentation is included, please send the complete

application package to one (1) of the following 3rd

Parties:

MNP Ltd

900-2010 11th Avenue

Regina Saskatchewan, S4P 0J3

Web:

http://saskatchewan.mnpbusiness.ca/third-

party-immigration-reviews/

KPMG

333 Bay Street, Suite 4600

Toronto Ontario, M5H 2S5

Web:

http://www.kpmg.ca/ecommunications/marketing/

2013/SaskNomineeProgram/index_kpmg.html

http://saskatchewan.mnpbusiness.ca/third-party-immigration-reviews/

http://saskatchewan.mnpbusiness.ca/third-party-immigration-reviews/

http://www.kpmg.ca/ecommunications/marketing/2013/SaskNomineeProgram/index_kpmg.html

http://www.kpmg.ca/ecommunications/marketing/2013/SaskNomineeProgram/index_kpmg.html

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Introduction

On May 23, 2013 the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) officially identified

two Third Parties that may assist all applicants in completing the first step of the SINP

Entrepreneur category process. These Third Parties will provide applicants with a Third Party

Verification Report based on documentation submitted according to this checklist.

To complete the first step of this process, please review this document checklist thoroughly

before submitting any documentation to the Third Party.

Please ensure that applications are complete and are submitted expressly in accordance with the

document checklist.

To better assess applications, the Third Parties may wish to:

o Request additional documentation; and/or

o Request that the Principal Applicant attend a telephone interview.

Please ensure that all additional documentation requested, or an explanation as to why such

documentation is unavailable, is provided in a timely manner.

Please be advised that although the Third Parties have the right to request additional

information, the veracity of the documents submitted with the initial application is the

responsibility of the applicant.

Applicants are required to disclose all assets and liabilities owned by the Principal

Applicant and his/her Spouse or Common-Law Partner.

The SINP requires specific documents from individual countries. Please consult the

Country Specific Checklists in the appendices for additional requirements for the following

countries:

o Peoples Republic of China o Bangladesh

o South Korea o Vietnam

o Pakistan o India

o Iran

If any documents are in a language other than English, the applicant must submit a

photocopy of the original document in addition to a photocopy of the English translation.

Translators can be any person who is not:

o The Principal Applicant or his/her spouse;

o A family member of the Principal Applicant or his/her spouse; or

o A paid consultant or representative for the Applicant.

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An affidavit from the translator describing their translation ability needs to be submitted. A

template for the translator affidavit is available on the SINP website.

To ensure timely assessment of applications:

o Place documents in the order of this checklist;

o Provide tabbed dividers or folders indicating the section of the application as

illustrated throughout the document checklist below;

o Provide any additional documentation that you believe is important for verifying

your net worth and the accumulation of your net worth; and

o Review the information in Appendix H for tips on how to organize an

application.

All forms and supporting documents must be photocopies unless otherwise stated.

o Applicants can submit all photocopies as scans on either a Compact Disc or a

USB Flashdrive (please order “Tabs” as separate folders)

o Documents required to be original must be submitted in paper form

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Document Checklist: All Documents must be Copies Unless Otherwise Stated

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Submitted

Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Tab 1 – Principal Applicant Information

Tab 1a – Provincial Forms

SINP - EF - 002 - Accumulation of Funds Form

Completed by the Principal Applicant

Tab 1b – Federal Forms

IMM 5669 - Schedule A: Background Declaration


IMM 5406 - Additional Family Information


IMM 0008 E – Schedule 4A: Economic Classes – Business

Nominees


Be sure to complete Section J as an appendix

Tab 1c – Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate

For the Principal Applicant

Tab 1d – Passport

Passports - Pages containing photo and biographical data,

visitor visa, stamp of entry to Canada and last page containing

signature - must be valid for a minimum of 12 months at the

time of application.


Tab 1e – National Identity Card

National Identity Card


Tab 1f – Marriage Certificate

Marriage Certificate (if applicable); or IMM 5409 – Statuary

Declaration of Common-Law Union

Completed by the Principal applicant (if applicable)

Tab 1g – Divorce Certificate

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Divorce or death certificate, and resulting custody agreements

(if applicable)

For dependent children if accompanying the applicant

to Canada

Tab 1h – Education

Diplomas, degrees, certificates, licenses etc (if applicable)


Tab 2 – Spouse / Common-Law Partner Information

Tab 2a – Provincial Forms

SINP - EF - 002 - Accumulation of Funds Form

Completed by the spouse / common-law partner of the

Principal Applicant if the spouse’s / common-law

partner’s assets are used to meet the minimum net

worth threshold of CAD300,000

Tab 2b – Federal Forms

IMM 5669 - Schedule A: Background Declaration

Completed by the spouse / common-law partner

IMM 5406 - Additional Family Information

Completed by the spouse / common-law partner

Tab 2c – Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate

For the spouse / common-law partner

Tab 2d – Passport






Tab 2e – National Identity Card



Tab 2f – Marriage Certificate

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Marriage Certificate (if applicable); or IMM 5409 – Statuary

Declaration of Common-Law Union

For the spouse / common-law partner if other

Marriages or Common Law Unions are or were in

effect

Tab 2g – Divorce Certificate

Divorce or death certificate, and resulting custody agreements

(if applicable)

For the spouse / common-law partner if other

Marriages or Common Law Unions are or were in

effect

Tab 2h – Education

Diplomas, degrees, certificates, licenses etc (if applicable)


Tab 3 – Dependent Information

Tab 3a – Birth Certificate

Birth Certificates


to Canada

Adoption certificate (if applicable)


to Canada

Tab 3b – Passport






to Canada

Tab 3c – National Identity Card



to Canada

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Tab 4 – Translator Affidavit

Translator Affidavit(s)

Tab 5 – Employment Narrative

Résumé

*Please refer to the Application Guide for details of what must be included

and a template

Tab 6 – Employment and Accumulation Documents (For each business, in chronological order from earliest documents to most recent – i.e., 2002-12)

Tab 6a – Required for All Applicants

Reference letters from the Principal Applicant’s present and

former employers on the official letterhead of the enterprise.

They must be signed by a person occupying a position of

authority and must include that person's name and title. If

applicable, use Canadian and Saskatchewan colleagues as

references

These letters must include:

The address and telephone numbers of the enterprise;

Number of years worked;

Position and the responsibilities related to the

position; and

Salary earned, including bonus and commission

received (if applicable)

Labour contracts for the last 10 years

Pay stubs or payroll records for a period of the most recent 12

months from the Principal Applicant’s current employer(s)

Organizational chart for the enterprise(s) the Principal

Applicant has worked with during the last 10 years, indicating

his/her place on the chart and the number of employees in each

enterprise

Income certificate prepared by the Principal Applicant’s current

employer and signed by a person in authority, and including

their name, title and contact information

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Tab 6b – Required for Applicants Who are Shareholders or Owners of a Private or Public

Business Only

Business registration license of each enterprise

Registration with the taxation authorities for each enterprise

Proof of shareholding of each enterprise

A notarized reference letter

Indicate where the salaries paid to the Principal Applicant are

recorded on the income statements and indicate under which

income statement line item this was recorded

List of employees with the monthly salaries and number of

hours of work paid by the employer per week. Please also

include proof of payment of salaries for the last 12 months

Principal Applicant’s enterprise’s pay stubs or payrolls for a

period of 12 month

Income certificate prepared by a member or affiliate of the

Principal Applicant’s current enterprise

Tab 7 – Net Worth Documentation (Applicants are required to disclose ALL assets and liabilities owned by the Principal Applicant and his/her Spouse

/ Common-Law Partner)

ASSETS

Tab 7a – Bank Deposit Accounts

Bank Accounts

Statements for all personal bank accounts for the most

recent 12 month period

Fixed Term Deposits

Certificate of Deposit for all term deposits held

accompanied by an explanation of any significant

lump sum deposits greater than or equivalent to

$10,000 CAD

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Tab 7b – Property

Real Property

Title Deed and/or Property Ownership Certificate for

each real property that is owned

Property evaluation report

Prepared by a specialized firm for each real property

that is owned. Provide copies of the license

authorizing the firm to perform professional appraisals

*Property evaluation reports are only valid for one year. Please ensure that

valid evaluations only are submitted at the time of application

Purchase agreements

One for each real property that is owned by the

Principal Applicant and/or the spouse / common-law

partner

Payment invoice from the time of purchase

One for each real property that is owned, showing

proof of purchase price and taxes

Tab 7c – Investments

Publicly Traded Stocks

Transaction records of the Principal Applicant’s

stocks and shares for the most recent 12 month period.

Include statements showing current book value and

market value

Transaction records for any other investments (such as Mutual

Funds) for the most recent 12 month period

Tab 7d – Business

Most recent 3 years of financial statements prepared by a

chartered accountant of the enterprise(s) in which the Principal

Applicant has a vested interest. Please include:

Income statement, balance sheet, and statement of

profit and loss; and

A copy of the chartered accountant’s valid license

with their contact information with proof of

membership to a professional accounting body.

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Proof of shareholding of enterprise(s)

One for each business in which the Principal

Applicant has a vested interest or had a vested interest

in the past 10 years

Capital Verification Report of the enterprise(s)

One for each business in which the Principal

Applicant has a vested interest or had a vested interest

in the past 10 years

*The capital verification report must have been prepared at the time when

the business was established and/or when the Principal Applicant joined as a

partner which must be submitted by the partners of the incorporated business

**A separate report must be submitted for every capital modification in the

enterprise (if applicable)

Documents establishing a transfer of shares or changes to the

list of shareholders (if applicable)

In the case of sole proprietorship

Business bank account statements for the most recent

12 month period of the business net value appraisal

Tab 7e – Pensions and Other Assets

Signed insurance policy purchase agreement including the

amount vested and/or cash value

Other assets held by the Principal Applicant and/or spouse /

common-law partner

LIABILITIES

Tab 7f – Real Property Mortgages

Bank letter(s) to confirm outstanding mortgage(s), and

statement(s) that indicate a minimum of 12 months of regular

payments, for every outstanding mortgage

Provide the page on Property ownership Certificate showing the

mortgage has been fully repaid, if applicable

Past mortgage contracts on properties for a period of the last 10

years that the Principal Applicant owned and sold and are

claiming the sale proceeds as income

Tab 7g – Other Personal Debts

Bank letters and/or contracts indicating other outstanding debts,

including credit card debt, personal loan (i.e. car loan, student

loan etc.)

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

ACCUMULATION OF FUNDS

Tab 7h – Accumulation Documents

Narrative Document

Completed by the Principal Applicant and spouse /

common-law partner

Refer to Section J of Schedule 4A

Tab 7i – Donations, Gifts, Inheritance, and Additional Sources of Income and Other Documents

to Support the Application

(Donations and gifts received less than 6 months before application receipt will not be eligible towards the

Principal Applicant’s net worth)

In the case of a donation or gift, include identification of the

donor and their financial capacity to make a donation

In the case of inheritance:

An official Act of Death Certificate, notarized will, or

court decision documents verifying the transfer of

funds to the heir(s)

Probate, letters of administration, and executor contact

information (if applicable)

Documents verifying the transfer of the amount

received

Proof of rental income, such as lease or rental agreements and

invoices, for the most recent 12 month period

Business items of the Principal Applicant’s current

business/employer such as product brochures, photos of

business establishment, business cards, etc

Other documents to support the application

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Appendix A: China Specific Document Checklist


Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Required for all Applications from China

Original certificate of work history issued by the Notary Public

Office

For each reference letter submitted, include the original

certificate issued by the Notary Public Office certifying the

authenticity of the company seal and signature that appears on

the letter

Household register (Hukou) for each residence owned by the

Principal Applicant

Notarized copy of the Principal Applicant’s Individual Income

Tax (IIT) endorsed by his/her local tax bureau

Required for Applicants who have Contractual (Chengbao) Business Agreements

Contractual agreement to operate the business

Original document issued by the Notary Public Office

certifying the authenticity of the company seal of the enterprise

and signature on the contract

Financial statements prepared by a certified accounting firm for

the most recent 3 years of operation

Business registration license of the contracting company

Required for Applicants who are Shareholders and/or Business Owners

Original certificate issued by the Notary Public Office

certifying the authenticity of the copy of the business

registration for each enterprise


certifying of the authenticity of the copy of the registration with

the taxation authorities for each of the Principal Applicant’s

enterprises

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Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

If the Principal Applicant became owner or partner of a

collective enterprise or state owned enterprise that has been

privatized, original certificate issued by the Notary Public

Office certifying the authenticity of the copy of the application

approved by authorities

A summary table giving a breakdown of annual tax payments

(i.e. VAT, sales tax, enterprise income tax, etc.) with supporting

enterprise income tax vouchers for the most recent 3 years of

operation or a certificate delivered by the tax bureau concerning

the same taxes

If an endorsement from the tax bureau is submitted, the

Principal Applicant must also submit an original certificate

issued by a Notary Public Office verifying the authenticity of

the seal and the signature that appears on the tax bureau’s

endorsement

Articles of incorporation and/or articles of association for the

Principal Applicant’s enterprise(s)

For applicants of a Sino-foreign (joint venture) business, the

business registration approval certificate issued by the

provincial or municipal government office


certifying the authenticity of the copy of business registration

approval certificate issued by the provincial or municipal

government office

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Appendix B: Korea Specific Document Checklist


Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Required for all Applications from Korea

Property Register (copy)

Publicly Listed Land Valuation issued by a district office,

standard value of real estate issued by a tax office, or property

appraisal provided by the Korea Appraisal Board

Property lease contract (with district office report stamp)

Personal credit report by National Information Credit

Evaluation (NICE), Inc.

For Principal Applicant

For spouse / common-law partner

Required for Applicants who are Shareholders or Business Owners

Business Register and/or Certificate of Business Cessation

Income Distribution Statement for Business Partners

Standard Financial Statements Certificate issued by a tax office

Certificate of Standard Base for Value Added Tax, or

Certificate of Income for Business Owner Exempt from Value

Added Tax issued by a tax office

Certificate of Income issued by a tax office

Certificate of National Pension Deposits Made for the

Employees issued by National Pension Corp. or Certificate of

National Health Insurance Payments made for the Employees

issued by National Health Insurance Corp

Required for Applicants who are Business Managers

Certificate of Class Kap Income Tax Withholding Statements

for the employees

Certificate of National Pension Deposits made for the

employees issued by National Pension Corp. or Certificate of

National Health Insurance Payments made for the Employees

issued by National Health Insurance Corp

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Appendix C: Pakistan Specific Document Checklist


Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Required for all Applicants from Pakistan

For each Real Property owned, a property evaluation “ Patwari

Jamabandi” summarizing the land size, its ownership, type, and

value supported by a certificate from the local Revenue Officer

(Tehsildar) or First Class Magistrate certifying the value of the

land


Letter from the Board of Investment, Company Registration

Office and/or Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan

confirming the amount of the original investment, at the time

the business was registered

List of shareholders and shareholdings, including proof of

individual investment (investment capital to start up business)

Financial statements and audit reports must be prepared by a

member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

(ICAP) for the last 3 years. This must include balance sheet,

and a profit and loss statement

Personal and Business Income tax returns as submitted to the

Federal Board of Revenue, for the most recent 3 years

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Appendix D: Iran Specific Document Checklist


Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Required for all Applications from Iran

For each property, please submit the registration deed from the

property registration system prepared by an expert from the

Justice Administration

Property evaluation reports prepared by official experts from

the Justice Administration


Copy of the official license, registration or incorporation

documents for the Principal Applicant’s business by way of:

The announcement of the registration of the company

published in the local gazette; and/or

The Guild Union License; and/or

Notice of change in the shareholders published by the

local gazette.

Documents providing proof of rent or ownership of the location

where the business operates. If the Principal Applicant is

renting the location, include a copy of the “sargofli” (key

money) agreement

Letter from the Social Security Organization indicating the

number of insured employees in the Principal Applicant’s

business

Monthly statement submitted to the Social Service Organization

of Iran

Required for Applicants who have Business Management Experience

The most recent six monthly statements that the employer is

required to submit to the Social Service Organization of Iran

The employer’s payroll lists and the ‘salaries paid’ item of the

balance sheets for the past 6 months

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Appendix E: Vietnam Specific Document Checklist


Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Required for Applications from Vietnam

Company literature indicating size and scope of the company

Financial Statements must be submitted for the most recent 5

years

List of shareholders and shareholdings, including proof of

individual investment (investment capital to start up business)

Personal and Business Income tax returns as submitted to the

relevant Government authorities, for the most recent 3 years

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Appendix F: Bangladesh Specific Document Checklist


Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Required for Applications from Bangladesh

Trade License issued by the municipality where the business is

located

Statements of bank transaction history for the company bank

account for the most recent 12 months

Copy of the Tax Assessment Report to the Bangladesh Revenue

Board and proof of receipt for paid taxes

Memorandum of Association with terms of reference and a list

of shareholders showing percentages of ownership and number

of shares owned

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Appendix G: India Specific Document Checklist


Not Submitted

(Explanation

Included)

Required for Applications from India

For each Real Property owned, a property evaluation

“Jamabandi” summarizing the land size, its ownership, type,

and value supported by a certificate from the local Revenue

Officer (Tehsildar) certifying the value of the land

Personal Income Tax Return as submitted to the Indian Income

Tax Department, for the most recent 3 year period

Fixed Deposits and other long-term deposits must include any

Post Office Savings, Kisan Vikas Patras (KVPs) issued by the

Indian Government, and National Savings Certificates (NSCs)


Business Income Tax Return (including TAN #) as submitted to

the Indian Income Tax Department, for the most recent 3 year

period

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Appendix H: Tips and Guidelines

Tips and Guidelines for Submitting an Application Package

To ensure timely processing of applications and to avoid unnecessary delays, please review the

following:

Carefully read and follow the instructions and descriptions on all forms and

documents

Use the Tabs provided in the checklist to separate each section of the application

Be advised that there are separate Tabs for spouse/common law partner and

dependent documents. Do not include these documents in the principal applicant

Tab.

Organize all documents in the exact order of the Document Checklist

Include explanations for documents or information that are required, but were not

submitted in the section(s) relating to those missing documents

Staple together documents that have multiple pages.

On the IMM Schedule 4A – Economic Classes – Business Nominees Form sections

A, B, C, E, F, and G are for the disclosure of the Principal Applicant’s personal

assets and liabilities. Do not list any type of business assets in these sections.

Business assets are included in the Book Value, Section D, of this form.

In the case of multiple properties, businesses, or other assets/liabilities, please put all

documents specific to that item of the Principal Applicant’s net worth together in the

order of the Document Checklist. For example, if the Principal Applicant has 2

properties, include the title deed, property evaluation report, purchase agreement, and

all other required documents relevant to that property together and label it as Property

B1

Keep a photocopy of the entire application for the Principal Applicant’s records and

referencing purposes

*All SINP forms require original signatures in ink. Please provide photocopies of all other forms and documents,

unless it is specified in this checklist that originals are required.